Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 85% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 52% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Munich | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (307TL) | 223TL | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (186TL) | 113TL | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (114TL) | 60TL | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (25TL) | 23TL | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (72TL) | 35TL | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (57TL) | 26TL | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (132TL) | 108TL | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (45TL) | 18TL | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (40TL) | 13TL | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (20TL) | 44TL | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (145TL) | 262TL | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (32TL) | 30TL | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 (37TL) | 9TL | + 306% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 200% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Munich | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,505 (51,357TL) | 14,130TL | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,872 (38,386TL) | 10,347TL | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (4,972TL) | 1,459TL | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,414 (28,990TL) | 12,010TL | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,058 (21,700TL) | 9,722TL | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (3,263TL) | 1,003TL | + 225% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (748TL) | 174TL | + 330% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €435 (8,915TL) | 6,588TL | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (3,548TL) | 2,863TL | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (106TL) | 117TL | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (365TL) | 69TL | + 431% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Munich | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (1,771TL) | 994TL | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (730TL) | 618TL | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (1,859TL) | 2,642TL | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (2,353TL) | 3,884TL | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 69% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,902 (510,581TL) | 843,838TL | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (42TL) | 22TL | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (1,241TL) | 377TL | + 229% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (446TL) | 51TL | + 773% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Munich | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (138TL) | 26TL | + 438% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (173TL) | 68TL | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (1,294TL) | 897TL | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (78TL) | 49TL | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (40TL) | 55TL | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (66TL) | 81TL | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (24TL) | 24TL | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (27TL) | 65TL | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (466TL) | 98TL | + 375% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Munich | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (945TL) | 469TL | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (502TL) | 103TL | + 388% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (3,015TL) | 813TL | + 271% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (1,264TL) | 665TL | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (275TL) | 149TL | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (93TL) | 51TL | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (82TL) | 79TL | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (10,135TL) | 14,162TL | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (2.00TL) | 0.73TL | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (837TL) | 592TL | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (126TL) | 35TL | + 254% | |
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TOTAL | + 85% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 839 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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